Overview
- The Yankees want to keep Cody Bellinger after his five-win 2025 season, but reporting cites interest from the Mets, Dodgers and Phillies.
- An NBC Sports projection pegs Bellinger for a five-year, $145 million contract, reflecting expectations for a multi-year, high-value deal.
- With Bellinger opting out and Trent Grisham reaching free agency, team-focused analysis identifies the outfield as New York's top offseason need.
- The Dodgers have been linked to Grisham by a Bleacher Report analyst, adding a potential hurdle as the Yankees sort their center-field plans.
- Joel Sherman has suggested the Yankees could extend a qualifying offer to Grisham with a trade possible if he accepts and Bellinger re-signs.